15 Jan Count Your Many Blessings, Name Them One by One
January 15, 2012
Okay, so we’re in the gloomy time of year. Christmas is past, spring looks far off, statistics say depression is at its highest.
But you don’t have to be a victim!
Every day, a steady stream of good things passes us by, unnoticed and un-savored. If noticed and savored, these moments can be infused with increasing joy, wonder, and appreciation. From sunny weather, to kind, complimentary words, to a friendly email, to flowers along the freeway, to fresh – fallen snow, to a favorite song, to a new spiritual insight, to a job accomplishment…there are numerous opportunities in each day to lift mundane or gloomy existence to radiant new levels.
Today, notice each thing that brings you a spark of joy or a surge of happiness. To make yourself even happier, jot down each thing you notice along the way.
Then, at the end of the day, as you lay your head on the pillow, savor each individual blessing.
“Finally…whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable–if anything is excellent or praiseworthy–think about such things.” Philippians 4:8